Replay: Chat with MSU beat writer Joe Rexrode

Joe answered readers' questions Nov. 1, 2013

Hamstring but yeah, that's pretty much accurate. Just didn't take the big leap that was anticipated this season, at least not yet.

by Joe Rexrode11/1/2013 2:19:03 PM

Hi Joe. Incredible piece on Narduzzi. Do you see him checking out after this year?

by Gravy Hoke11/1/2013 2:19:04 PM

Thanks a lot, and I do if he gets a really good head coaching offer. Otherwise, no.

by Joe Rexrode11/1/2013 2:19:22 PM

Please don't agree with anything Drew ever says. Ever. Even if you agree with it.

by Dr.J11/1/2013 2:19:24 PM

Drew's awesome, we'll have to all go out for coffee and smooth this over.

by Joe Rexrode11/1/2013 2:19:48 PM

Drew Sharp is a secret MSU fan hoping to even further motivate the team!

by Bobby11/1/2013 2:19:50 PM

There's the answer!

by Joe Rexrode11/1/2013 2:20:07 PM

If the Freep is going to keep on unearthing the Clockgate non-controversy every year - there's already been THREE stories referencing it - why can't they at least tell the whole story and note the fact that the whole thing was caused by the fact Beckmann rushed his countdown as time ran out and then threw a hissy fit on TV because of his error? I know it should be a long-dead issue, but the fact it keeps getting dragged out year after year - along with insinuations that UM might have been cheated - isn't it time to put this story to rest once and for all? At the very least, any time it's mentioned, it should be clearly stated that the video proves there was time remaining.

by zeeba neighba11/1/2013 2:20:14 PM

#bluewall

by Joe Rexrode11/1/2013 2:20:21 PM

It'll be brought up every year because it was an extraordinary, controversial day in this rivalry. And because that last second is very, very, very, very close.

by Joe Rexrode11/1/2013 2:20:49 PM

what does mark snyder think?

by husky11/1/2013 2:20:51 PM

Snyder and I will have a little beat writer back-and-forth on the site later today. We had questions for each other. Had a great time with him yesterday at B1G media days/racing home so we could trick or treat with our kids.

by Joe Rexrode11/1/2013 2:21:29 PM

Why didnt you interview Gholston about the bullying?

by Daffy Duck11/1/2013 2:21:36 PM

Seriously?

by Joe Rexrode11/1/2013 2:21:43 PM

Because U-M used the word "bullied," I should call Gholston and ask if he .... bullied? Had better things to do this week.

by Joe Rexrode11/1/2013 2:22:12 PM

Why didn't the Free Press include "blue wall" on it's list of rivalry words? I wonder...

by Dr.J11/1/2013 2:22:13 PM

You know, that's actually a good point. Dang it!

by Joe Rexrode11/1/2013 2:22:29 PM

status of hoover?

by Jason Bates11/1/2013 2:22:31 PM

Uncertain, calf injury. MSU could use him.

by Joe Rexrode11/1/2013 2:22:42 PM

How is Bennie Fowler? And I've had this recurring vision of Denicos Allen having a huge game. Thoughts?

by Dave11/1/2013 2:23:06 PM

Fowler will play, I don't think he was quite full speed last week. If he didn't have any setbacks, he should be close Saturday. And I think Denicos will be a key figure in this game. A guy who can track down Gardner -- can he tackle him in space?

by Joe Rexrode11/1/2013 2:23:52 PM

Joe, what do you read into the movement of the pointspread? Started at State -3.5, moved all the way to -6 and is now back to -5. Does that mean the Vegas Sharps like State?

by Rob in Tampa11/1/2013 2:24:07 PM

Obviously, a lot of people were betting on MSU, then people saw a big line and started betting on U-M. I'd set it at 4 or so.

by Joe Rexrode11/1/2013 2:24:29 PM

How many players get tossed for targeting in this one?

by VASpartan11/1/2013 2:24:33 PM

Definite possibility in a game like this.

by Joe Rexrode11/1/2013 2:24:47 PM

How is the over/under 46 for this game? Weather, defense, hatred: seems like 30s would be about right.

by bud11/1/2013 2:25:07 PM

Did not know that, that does seem high.

by Joe Rexrode11/1/2013 2:25:15 PM

Is Monty Madaris coming on strong??

by Cliff from Chicago11/1/2013 2:25:35 PM

Got on the field last week, good sign for him. Probably a while before he has a major role.

by Joe Rexrode11/1/2013 2:25:53 PM

How is it that MSU gets no credit for what we held Illinois's offense to? They had the exact same output as Michigan at the time and they did it against tougher defenses on average than Michigan? Also, Iowa is probably the best team MSU has faced this season, including ND.

by Johnny2x2x11/1/2013 2:26:01 PM

They get no credit? I think they got tons of credit. If one person discredits it, does that erase all the other credit?

by Joe Rexrode11/1/2013 2:26:28 PM

Do you keep a picture of Graham Couch in your car that you look at constantly planning revenge for him bullying you in pick up basketball all those years?

by Mo11/1/2013 2:26:44 PM

The only thing he ever did was not box me out once, resulting in a torn patella tendon for me. So that's sort of bullying, I guess.

by Joe Rexrode11/1/2013 2:27:10 PM

Why am I so nervous about this game??

by westsidesports3311/1/2013 2:27:26 PM

Because you care.

by Joe Rexrode11/1/2013 2:27:33 PM

All Denicos Allen has to do is stare down the opposing player!

by Bobby11/1/2013 2:27:35 PM

If Cook struggles and gets pulled. Who goes in Maxwell or O'Connor?

by Damien Pritchard11/1/2013 2:27:51 PM

Not this again...

by Joe Rexrode11/1/2013 2:28:10 PM

Wow. the queue must be big

by VASpartan11/1/2013 2:28:18 PM

Oh, it's huge.

by Joe Rexrode11/1/2013 2:28:21 PM

C'mon Joe!! The only reason Clockgate remains controversial is because the Freep and Snooz get breathing life into it every year and have failed to straight-up tell the truth of what happened. Instead, all we get is "The NCAA failed to find anything wrong" instead of a more assertive statement that it was a crock.

by zeeba neighba11/1/2013 2:28:34 PM

Can we talk about this game?

by Joe Rexrode11/1/2013 2:28:45 PM

I've heard that Vento is ready if need be. Do you think they go to him if Cook struggles?

by Gravy Hoke11/1/2013 2:28:53 PM

If U-M false starts, will it be because of bullying?

by VASpartan11/1/2013 2:29:00 PM

Joe, what is the magic number for UofM in terms of points? If UofM scores more than 17 points, do we lose this game?